145 Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
$3,649/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
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Additional Information
Required Skills/Experience:
- Trained and worked in a dedicated open-heart unit receiving patients directly from the OR.
- Current experience with recovery of post-op cardiac surgery patients in an ICU setting, vent, CRRT, Swan, epicardial wires/pacemakers, vasoactive gtts titration, level 1 IABP, ECMO.
Preferred Credentials:
- Trauma course preferred.
Unit Details:
- Cares for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, lung transplantation, ventricular assist device placement, and other complex procedures.
Shift & Scheduling:
- AM/PM rotation or straight PM.
- Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
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Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Coronary Care Nurses care for patients with cardiovascular conditions in many settings, ranging from an intensive care unit (ICU) to an outpatient clinic specializing in helping patients with chronic heart failure. This specialty provides the opportunity for nurses to call on varying skills at different times in their careers. Coronary Care Nurse job responsibilities include applying the nursing process, delivering hands-on care, and educating patients about cardiac disease risk factors. The average annual salary for Cardiovascular Nurses in the United States is more than $74,000; however, salaries vary significantly according to specialty.
Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Travel Nurse Jobs
Despite medical advances, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, so it is not surprising that Coronary Care Travel Nurse Jobs are widely available for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. Jobs are based in practice settings that range from hospitals to clinics. Hospital opportunities include cardiac/cardiovascular intensive care units (CICU or CVICU), cardiac medical-surgical units, and cardiac catheterization labs. Depending on the setting, the Coronary Care Nurse job description includes the need for strong assessment skills, providing patient education to support healthy lifestyle habits, and the ability to deliver care in a fast-paced environment. Find a high-paying Coronary Care Nurse job today.
